Published on: Jun 4, 2021 10:00 am IST|Updated on: Jun 3, 2021 9:48 pm IST
NED vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: After a thrilling opening match, Netherlands and Ireland will face off again in the 2nd ODI here at Utrecht. Hosts Netherlands seemed to be struggling in the batting department but their bowlers led an incredible comeback to take them to a win over a strong Irish side. The batters will look to put up a better show this time around. The fast bowlers will look to carry on the good form. van Beek and Klaassen broke the back of Irish top order and will look to continue their form in this game.
Meanwhile, Ireland looked rusty in the first match. Their bowlers were superb with Young and Josh Little producing exceptional performances. Little was particularly impressive as he bowled with hostile pace and looked threatening at one point. But it was the batting where they lost the game. Apart from Stirling and Simi Singh, no batter looked comfortable. A lot will be expected from their strong batting order to lead the team to a big total.
Fixture name: Netherlands vs Ireland, 2nd ODI Series: Ireland tour of Netherlands, 2021 Date: 4 June, 2021 Time: 2:00 PM IST Team Form Guide: NED (recent last) W W W L W IRE (recent last) W L L L L Ground: Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht Brief score of the last result at the venue: Netherlands 195 all out (50 overs) beat Ireland 194/9 by 1 run. Pitch Report: The pitch will be helpful for the fast bowlers and there will be some movement with the new ball. The weather will be mostly clear with a passing shower expected. WATCH NED vs IRE Live cricket online: Watch Netherlands vs Ireland Live score and streaming on Fancode.
NED Team News Injury update, unavailability
Expected team changes
NED Playing 11 (likely)
IRE Team News Injury update, unavailability
IRE Playing 11 (likely)
Ireland looked in control for the most part of the match but lost crucial stages. After having the Dutch reeling at 53-5, they allowed them to get to 195 which proved to be tricky enough on a pitch helpful to the bowlers. Meanwhile, it is an excellent opportunity for Netherlands to register a series win over a Test playing nation. Their bowlers are looking in good form while credit must go to skipper Seelaar for leading the team brilliantly. Some crucial World Cup Super League points are on stake here. Ireland will start as favorites for NED vs IRE Today Match Prediction and expect them to bounce back strongly.
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Fantasy Cricket Tips, Captain & Differential Pick Captain Options Logan van Beek- van Beek has been impressive with the new ball and is looking in good wicket-taking form. He is also a capable batter down the order which makes him a good option for Captain, ODI Career: Wkts 3, Bowl Avg. 33 van Beek this series: Wkts 2, Bowl Avg. 22
Paul Stirling- The opener battled hard for his knock in the last game but got out at a crucial time. He is a consistent scorer at the top and will look to take his side home this time. ODI Career: Runs 4766, Avg. 39 Stirling this series: Runs 69, Avg. 69
Differential Pick Andy Balbirnie- The Irish skipper missed out in the last game but he has been an excellent No. 3 for the team. He will be expected to play a captain’s innings here. ODI Career: Runs 2126, Avg. 21 Balbirnie this series: Runs 4, Avg. 4
BAT: P Stirling, A Balbirnie, M O’Dowd, B Cooper WK: L Tucker ALL: P Seelaar, S Singh BOWL: T van der Gugten, C Young, L van Beek, J Little
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